Pakistan: Court awards hand of girl aged two to 40-year-old
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The Guardian Although village courts are illegal, they still hold a powerful sway in rural Pakistan, and verdicts that target the innocent - particularly women - are common.
Submitted on Fri, 04/22/2005 - 00:00
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